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STEVEN M. KUSHNER is a trial lawyer with an emphasis in business disputes, business torts and intellectual property. Mr. Kushner entered the Emory University School of Law, where he received his J.D. in 1992. Mr. Kushner began trying cases with the DeKalb County Solicitor’s office prosecuting misdemeanors in 1991 as a third year law student.Since graduation, Mr. Kushner has been representing multi-national and domestic companies, as well as individuals, in commercial disputes through me...

Companies, academic institutions, and other organizations rely on Alex for problem solving when they need guidance on labor and employment issues. Alex has the right insight to advise on employment litigation, employment agreements, and policies and practices. Alex is a pragmatic and strategic attorney who represents employers in a wide variety of labor and employment and litigation matters. She counsels and defends employers in actions brought under state common law and federal law, includin...

Andrew J. Schutt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Andrew J. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew J. Schutt since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Andrew J. Schutt is held by other lawyers.

Douglas G. Ammerman is Partner in the Atlanta office of Hall Booth Smith. Before joining HBS, he was Of Counsel and Partner at two prominent New York City medical malpractice defense and health care law firms. He proactively advises clients regarding risk management and compliance issues. He handles all aspects of litigation from inception through trial. Douglas served as a law clerk in the civil division of the Superior Court of New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey. He also gained valuable legal...

Jerad Rissler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Jerad practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Jerad Rissler since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jerad Rissler is held by other lawyers.

Keith Broyles is the co-leader of Alston & Bird’s Intellectual Property Group. His practice includes all areas of intellectual property litigation and counseling, with particular emphasis on patent litigation, enforcement and appellate work. Mr. Broyles has extensive experience resolving intellectual property disputes involving a wide range of intellectual property issues and technical disciplines, including wireless telecommunications, mechanics, construction products, electronics,...

Calvin Garner Sanford, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Calvin Garner practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Calvin Garner Sanford, Jr. since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Calvin Garner Sanford, Jr. is held by ...

More than ever, companies face a constant evolution of health and welfare regulations for their employee benefit plans. Amy Heppner’s Fortune 500 clients rely on her experience and sound guidance on remaining compliant. Counsel in the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group, Amy provides practical guidance to clients on how to comply with the myriad federal and state laws that impact employer-sponsored health and welfare benefit plans.

Glenn P. Hendrix is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Elder Law, Health Care Law and International Arbitration - Commercial. Glenn P. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Glenn P. Hendrix since 2009. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Glenn P. Hendrix is held by other la...

Halsey Knapp is a trial lawyer who regularly advises clients on crisis management and best practices with particular emphasis on business arrangements, real estate transactions, graceful employment departures, legal ethics, and more antagonistic, high stakes, business divorces and business litigation. As a seasoned negotiator, Halsey frequently handles relationship issues with lawyers, clients, suppliers, competitors, owners, operators and the occasional government prosecutor or regulator. Al...